Neighborhood View of the Day: Were you disappointed the Blue Moon wasn’t really blue this week? Well, it’s only “blue” because it’s a full moon for the second time in a month. Here’s the view from the North End overlooking the harbor toward the airport. At least the sky is blue. What’s Going on Today: Read More…
Dozens of neighborhood residents enjoyed the annual summer social gathering organized by the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). With the high profile mayoral and city council elections coming up, many candidates and elected officials were also in attendance. The event was held at the Pilot House, Lewis Wharf on Wednesday, August 20, 2013. Read More…
Raising the profile issue of assaults against women in Boston neighborhoods, mayoral candidate Charlotte Golar Richie held a public event in the North End on Wednesday at Slide Park on Copp’s Hill Terrace. Standing with the North End’s State Rep. Aaron Michlewtiz, Richie spoke about violence in neighborhoods with a focus on community policing, gun Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRumZ6R7tDo] One of the unique traditions of the Fisherman’s Feast is the opening night procession to Boston Harbor for the Blessing of the Fleet and Fishing Waters. If you’ve been at Christopher Columbus Park in the past few decades, then you know the Sicilian fishing boats are all gone, replaced by ferries, yachts and Read More…
The Albanian Orthodox Church of St. John caught fire on Wednesday morning in South Boston engulfing the area in smoke and unfortunately, causing a potential collapse of the iconic building. According to Boston Fire, there were no injuries but firefighters had to evacuate the interior after a ceiling collapse. It is out of our coverage Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Moon over the Greenway as captured by Adam Castiglioni (@ConciergeBoston) on Tuesday night. What’s Going on Today: There are two chances to Walk the Labyrinth today with the Labyrinth Guild of New England. Just show up either at 7:30 am or 12:30 pm at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Read More…
We are thrilled to display these inspiring images from the 103rd Fisherman’s Feast Grand Procession of the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca, by photographer Jeff Tamagini. He also shares the spectacular Flight of the Angel at the end of the feast. (Ed: My favorite are the confetti hats.) See more of Jeff’s work at Tamagini Read More…
It’s been a while since the neighborhood meetings for the new Tenoch Mexican take-out restaurant at 1-3 Lewis Street by Alvaro Sandoval. We ran into the owner recently at his Greenway food truck. He said his city approvals were coming along and expected to open this Fall. In the last week, the storefront has been Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Pascal from Sicily made this handsome Fisherman’s Float that joined the statue of the Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca processing through the streets of the North End on Sunday. More photos here. What’s Going on Today: Tuesday, August 20 5:30pm – Bill Walczak Meet and Greet at Billy Tse’s Restaurant Read More…
For the 103rd time at the Fisherman’s Feast, the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca statue was carried through the streets of the North End in an 8-hour procession held on Sunday, August 18, 2013. The festivities and devotion were accompanied by several marching bands and a homemade fisherman’s float. The Fisherman’s Feast is the North Read More…
Take a walk around Boston, especially along the Tremont Street edge of the Common. That’s where most of the sculptures in the environmental art exhibit, “Cool Globes,” have landed. Some of the globes have been commissioned from Boston artists such as Nancy Schön, who fashioned the ducklings in the Public Garden and the tortoise and Read More…
94th Annual Saint Anthony’s FEAST Schedule Announced Boston’s Largest Italian Festival Celebrates its 94th Year with Events for the Family Friday, August 23 – Monday, August 26, 2013 Head down to the North End for the 94th annual Feast of Saint Anthony on August 23 – 26 on Endicott, Thacher, and North Margin Streets. Saint Read More…